Shawn

This is actually the second bo of this type I have ordered. My son uses the first which was ordered several years ago. It is nicely balanced and feels solid. I gave it a four this time around as it arrived broken in half. I contacted customer service and they were friendly as always, asked me to send a picture, and they would replace it. I did as was asked and was then told they had to work it out with the warehouse. It took a week and a few more e-mails for KD to have a new one shipped out (which came nicely packaged and whole). I do not mind having to send a picture, but when a customer pays for a product and it arrives broken in half, you have a new one shipped out immediately after verification. You work out whatver needs to happen with the warehouse separately and independently of getting the customer the product. Having said all that, a week delay in having something reshipped is not really bad service - just inconsistent with the normally quick ordering process from KD. Over the years, I have ordered multiple gi and obi, sai, bo, and other products from KD and will continue to do so.  

I actually was purchasing another product and needed a few more dollars to qualify for free shipping, so I threw these in. They have a foam wafer bottom and stretchy fabric top. They are not built for hardcore working out as the bottom will slide under your foot, but I use them when doing bo work on my back deck so I do not get splinters in my feet. They work great for my needs and are quite comfortable.  

These pants are quite comfortable and provide a good snap even after washing. For my body type, my waste size determined the order and then I had to hem the bottoms as the legs were too long (not a fault of the product). They now fit great and I like the elastic banded waste plus the draw string. Like any heavier weight material, these will feel a little heavy if you sweat a ton but htta becomes a non-issue as you get into better shape.  

I had purchased this gi top a few years back and then lost it when taking a break from karate. I ordered it again when I started back up. It is very durable and provides a good snap even after being washed.

It is 100% cotton which means it will shrink. Know this going in and order a size or two too big. I wash mine in cold water and hang dry and it still shrunk the first few washes. If you plan for it, you will not be otherwise disappointed by this affordable and quality gi top.